simao
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| Seeking wisdom - high efficiency, low- to mid-db, music-first speakers I have the Denton 80's as well; they're good for their size but don't punch above it. I def. need a sub when I use them. | |
| Antique Sound Lab worth getting repaired? @viridian Interesting; I found the original ad for my unit: "This ASL Phono Lux DT has the Altec 4722 matched units, and Riken ohm resistors. Also features a big Jensen 4 pole electrolytic cap. This mod is a $400 upgrade. The unit is stock otherw... | |
| Seeking wisdom - high efficiency, low- to mid-db, music-first speakers +1 for the de Capo and the Usher. Both have what you need in terms of high efficiency and good presents at low volumes. And of course, triangle excels at that sort of projection. | |
| Antique Sound Lab worth getting repaired? @viridian thank you for the feedback and advice. I wanted to clarify that I mentioned the tube upgraded because that's an upgrade I didn't want to go to waste, not that I thought it had anything to do with the difference and performance. Anyhow, ... | |
| Is the idea of audiophile listening a dying concept as boomers die off? Those audiophiles who can visit Axpona and similar shows seem both highly dedicated to the hobby and have money and time to burn. That's a hallmark of an older generation. Plus, music development, production, and consumption is changing - vinyl... | |
| Does it have to sound good for you to like it? Great question. Over the years there have been several LPS I've listened to less and less simply because they don't sound that good. If I can't locate or a Ford a better quality pressing, that I usually will just listen to that via streaming. | |
| Starting Over and I need your help Your amp puts out 6.5W. Even with a 94db speaker, that's still pretty low. | |
| Best 12AU7? Brent Jessee and/or the Tube Store will help you. | |
| Would you still pay $10k or more for a turntable not full analog front end these days ? @testpilot Great point. Vinyl was affordable and economically accessible up until about 2010 or so, and since then things have gotten way out of hand. If I were new and getting into vinyl, especially as a young generation well aware of finances, c... | |
| So, a reviewer just said something I need to talk about. That first acoustic guitar of Yes' "Starship Troopers" is one of the most 3D, "Strings had real body" moments I can think of through a good system. They hover in the air. But that can't be reproduced through a basic or car system. | |
| Differences between Harbeth, Spendor, Graham, etc. ? I think the main differences can be attributed to their names: Harbeth - named after the brother/sister (Harry and Beth) who first designed and built their bookshelf speakers in their uncle's lonely Wessex manor house. Graham - named after fo... | |
| What does the gold star mean on this listing for the LSA amp? Wally rocks. Plus, LSA is a beautiful brand. | |
| Who wants to discover a Rolls-Royce analog piano LP record ?!... Marcelle Meyer - Debussy Wow. Starting at $650? Lemme get right on that. | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo @jastralfu Madonna was completely dedicated and involved in the sound of her music. You listen to stuff off the Immaculate Collection and it just fills the room with detail and presence. | |
| The Horror I'm not one to generally champion room treatments as the panacea of audio appreciation, but about a year ago I put these little things up in the corners and it has truly made a difference in just how much more clear the sound is. Don't know how th... |